MARIANNA--The number two Indians take on the top-ranked Raiders of
Okaloosa-Walton in a big conference match-up on Saturday, Jan. 12.

The Indians are 14-5 following a 73-68, conference loss at Tallahassee on
Wednesday.The Raiders are 16-1
(1-0) following a big 87-55 over Gulf Coast on Wednesday.

Head coach Ryan Cross the TCC game a disappointing loss."We led by 14 in the second half, then they made some
threes late in the game to pull out the win," Cross said. John Andrews led
Chipola with 14 points. Kareem Johnson scored 12. Brandon Freeman had 11. Wayne
Bransom added 10.

Several Indians are among the top performers on the FCCAA stats report.
Brandon Freeman is tenth in scoring with an 18.8 average. He also is third in
free throws shooting 86 percent from the line.

Kareem Johnson is third in field goal percentage with a .667 mark,
connecting on 88 of 132 attempts. He is fifth in rebounds with 11.2 per game and
tenth in blocked shot with 27 blocks in 18 games. Wayne Bransom is averaging
10.4 rebounds per contest. David Hilton is ninth in assists with 5.6 dishes per
game.

The Lady Indians also fell to TCC, 78-71, on Wednesday.CJC head coach Jason Keene says, "It was a tough game; a
real physical game that hurt us. Temecca Barnes got hurt and didn't play most of
the second half.We are really not
suppose to win on their floor but we did make a good show.Maybe we can get them when they come to us."Kamika Collins led CJC with 29 points.Satoya Spates and Lanita Carter each had 11.The Lady Indians host OW, Saturday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m. The Lady Indians
are 9-7 on the year.Satoya Spates
leads the Indians in scoring averaging 16 points per game and in rebounding with
6. Tamecca Barnes leads the team in assists with 4.8 per game.

For the latest scores, call 718-2CJC.

Jan.
10, 2002

CJC
WORKFORCE PROGRAMS HAVE OPENINGS

MARIANNA—Spring classes at Chipola Junior College began Jan.4, but
registration is still underway for a number of Workforce Development programs.

Most programs feature open enrollment, which allows students to enroll at
any time and complete programs at their own pace. All programs offer excellent
job placement potential. Financial aid is available, and remedial assistance is
provided for most programs.

The CJC Success Center has openings
for students who need help with testing skills, GED Prep, academic confidence or
a refresher in reading, language, math and pre-algebra in order to continue
their education in Academics or Work Force Development Programs.

For information
about CJC Workforce programs, call 718-2270.

Jan.
10, 2002

CORRECTIONS
COURSES SET AT CJC

MARIANNA—Persons
interested in training for careers in the field of corrections should contact
Chipola Junior College immediately.

The college has scheduled three Basic Corrections courses in the coming
months.

A daytime class at Chipola begins March 4. The application deadline is
Feb. 22.

An evening class to be held in Blountstown begins March 5. The
application deadline is Feb. 22.

An evening class scheduled at Chipola begins April 17. The application
deadline is April 5.

Applicants must
be at least 19 years of age, be of good moral character, possess a valid
driver’s license, earn a passing score on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
and meet FDLE requirements. Students are encouraged to apply early due the
extensive application process.

For information, call (850) 718-2394.

Jan.
10, 2002

HARDIN
IS CJC FACULTY/ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MONTH

MARIANNA--Nursing instructor Carol Hardin is the recipient of the January
Faculty/Administrator of the Month Award at Chipola Junior College.

Hardin began working at Chipola in 1988. She teaches a number of courses
in the Health Science division and serves as program coordinator for the
second-year nursing students. Her responsibilities include scheduling classes
and arranging clinical sites for students. She also serves as faculty advisor to
the senior student nurses group. Additionally, Hardin coordinates Wellness
Clinics, which provide free health tests for college employees.

Kathy Wheeler, Director of Health Sciences, said, "Carol is a very
dedicated, effective instructor who employs creative and innovative teaching
strategies.Carol's priority is
always the quality education of the individual nursing student."

Hardin earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York
and a master's degree from Troy State University.

Carol and her husband, Cliff, have two grown children and four
grandchildren. Her son, James, is an F-16 fighter pilot currently working with
NATO in Italy. Her daughter, Pamela Wing, is an information specialist with
Navigator, Inc.

Carol is a horse enthusiast and past president of the National Amateur
Association of Palomino Horse Breeders Association.

The CJC award includes a plaque, reserved parking for a month, a $300
bonus and a $50 gift certificate from the College Book Store.Monthly winners are eligible for the annual award.

Jan.
10, 2002

CHIPOLA
JUMPS INTO CONFERENCE SEASON

MARIANNA--The Chipola Indians slipped
to 14-5 with a 73-68 conference loss at Tallahassee on Wednesday.

Head coach Ryan Cross called it a disappointing loss."We led by 14 in the second half, then they made some
threes late in the game to pull out the win," Cross said. John Andrews led
Chipola with 14 points. Kareem Johnson scored 12. Brandon Freeman had 11. Wayne
Bransom added 10. The Indians are scheduled to host top-ranked Okaloosa-Walton
Saturday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

The Lady Indians also fell to TCC, 78-71, on Wednesday.CJC head coach Jason Keene said, "It was a tough game; a
real physical game that hurt us. Temecca Barnes got hurt and didn't play most of
the second half.We are really not
supposed to win on their floor, but we did make a good show.Maybe we can get them when they come to us."Kamika Collins led CJC with 29 points.Satoya Spates and Lanita Carter each had 11.The Lady Indians are set to host OW, Saturday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m. The
Lady Indians are 9-7 on the year.

For the latest scores, call 718-2CJC.

Jan. 10, 2002

CHIPOLA
SHOW CHOIR TO PRESENT JAZZMATAZZ

MARIANNA--The Chipola Show Choir will present its third annual Jazzmatazz
concert featuring the music of the greatest city on earth, New York City, Jan.
17-18, in the college theater.

From Broadway to the Bronx; from Ellis Island to Madison Square Gardens;
from Radio City Music Hall to Lincoln Center; from the theatres of Broadway to
the Mets’ Shea Stadium, there’s no city on earth like New York City.

The Show Choir will open the show with Liza Minelli’s popular theme
from the 1977 movie “New York, New York.” Show themes from the 30’s
including “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got
That Swing,” “Applause,” “Lullaby of Broadway” and “Forty-Second
Street” will also be featured. Additionally, music will be presented from the
Broadway musicals “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” and “A Little Night Music.”
Broadway’s greatest entertainers and composers also will be featured,
including Cy Coleman, Barry Manilow, Billy Joel, George M. Cohan and Duke
Ellington.

Dr. Lyon, a CJC voice professor, directs the choir with assistance from
Rebecca Parmer, a professional choreographer. The group practices five hours a
week and performs 20-25 times a year throughout the state. The choir regularly
earns top comments at the Statewide Community Colleges’ Show Choir Workshop.

CJC Show Choir student members hail not only from the Florida Panhandle,
but also from Melbourne, Fla., Alabama, Georgia and Germany.Dr. Lyon says, "CJC’s Music Education degree program draws many
students to one of Florida's smallest community colleges. However, many of the
students are now music majors. Scholarship assistance is provided by a generous
endowment from the Chipola Foundation to Show Choir members."

Fine and Performing Arts Division Director Joan Stadsklev founded the
Show Choir in 1985. The 14-member choir is in its fifteenth year. Past honors
and performances include: featured artists in the National Collegiate Showcase;
Walt Disney World’s Magic Music Days; Seaworld, Orlando; guest artists on
board the Sovereign of the Seas Cruise Ship and Carnival’s Jubilee Ship.

General admission tickets--$10 for adults and $4 for 18 and under--are
available from Show Choir members and in the CJC Fine Arts Office. Proceeds
assist the students in their Spring Choir Trip to the Big Apple.

Phi Theta Kappa is
the international honor society for two-year colleges, with more than 1,200
chapters at community, technical and junior colleges in all 50 states, Canada,
Germany, Japan and U.S. territories abroad.

CHIPOLA
TO OFFER SHORT COURSES

MARIANNA—Chipola
Junior College will offer a variety of short courses during the month of
January.

The following computer classes will be offered: Introduction
to Computers, Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Jan. 14 and 15
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Word
I, Jan. 28 and 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost for each computer class
is $45.The first course of the WEBMaster Certification Program, Mastering
the Internet, will be offered Jan. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
cost is $250.

MARIANNA--Four big conference basketball games are scheduled in the
Milton H. Johnson Center this week.

Chipola hosts Gulf Coast on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The women's game begins
at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday's event is billed as
Holmes County Appreciation Night. CJC president Dr. Dale O'Daniel invites
the residents of Holmes County to attend both games free of charge.

CJC hosts Tallahassee on Saturday, Jan. 26. The Lady Indians play at 5:30
p.m. The men's game begins at 7:30 p.m. The Jan.26 event is Calhoun/Liberty County Appreciation Night. Residents of
both counties will be admitted free to both games.

The Indians slipped to 14-6 overall and 0-2 in the conference following a
73-68 loss to Okaloosa-Walton on Saturday, Jan. 12.

The Lady Indians improved to 11-7 with an 83-60 win over North Florida on
Jan. 16.CJC fell to OW on Jan. 12,
64-60, but Chipola added a Conference win after news Tuesday that TCC would have
to forfeit their last five games due to an ineligible player violation. CJC
originally lost to TCC, 78-71, on Jan. 9. The Lady Indians are now 2-1 in the
conference.

Both Chipola squads travel to Pensacola on Saturday, Jan. 19.

For the latest scores, call 718-2CJC.

Jan. 17, 2002

CHIPOLA TO HOST EVENTS FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS

MARIANNA--More than 1,000 area high school students are
expected to attend five major events at Chipola Junior College in the coming
weeks.

Some 250 high school juniors are expected to attend the second annual Phi
Theta Kappa Junior Leadership Conference on Wednesday, Jan.
30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the CJC Arts Center.Students will participate in leadership-building games and goal-setting
workshops and will have lunch with area educational and political leaders.Guest speakers include Wendell Taylor, Jackson County Administrator, who
will speak on leadership, and John Alter, retired public relations executive,
who will speak on community.

On Friday, Feb.
8, the Throssell Literature and
Language Festival will take place in the college’s Literature/Language
Building.Juniors and seniors from
15 high schools in Chipola’s district will compete in seven contests,
including: Essay, Prepared Speech, Oral Interpretation, Grammar, Literature,
Humanities and the President’s Reading Contest.

Students from Chipola’s district and Gulf
County will participate in the Chipola Regional Science and Fair on Feb. 14 and
15. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of the New Millenium.”There will be a junior division for middle school students and a senior
division for high school students.First,
second and third place prizes and special prizes will be awarded for each of the
14 categories in both divisions.Projects
will be judged on Thursday. The Public is invited to an open house Thursday,
from 6 until 9 p.m., and again on Friday, from 9 until 10 a.m. The awards
ceremony will be from 10 a.m. to Noon, Friday.

On March 12,
the Chipola Student Ambassadors will host student leaders from area high schools
for the Student Ambassador Leadership
Conference.Students will
participate in various workshops on the Chipola Honors program and the CJC
Foundation.Students will also be
treated to lunch and will participate in games and leadership activities.A special keynote speaker will be announced later this month.

The 18th annual Chipola
Math Olympiad is planned for April
12.High school students will compete individually on written
exams in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus.There will also be a team Ciphering competition.

Dale O’Daniel, president of Chipola Junior College,
said, “Events such as these enhance our relationship with our high schools.We consistently see exceptional student performance at the events and
continue to see this performance once these students go on to become students at
Chipola.”

For more information on any of these events, call
526-2761.

Jan.
17, 2002

CHIPOLA
STUDENTS NAMED TO WHO’S WHO

MARIANNA—The 2002 edition of Who’s
Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges will include the names of 36
students from Chipola Junior College who have been selected as national
outstanding campus leaders.

Campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory have
included the names of these students based on their academic achievement,
service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential
for continued success.

They join an elite group of students from more than 1,400 institutions of
higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign
nations. Outstanding students have been honored in Who’s Who since it was
first published in 1966.

Jan.
17, 2002

IRISH
FOLK DANCE TROUPE TO PLAY AT CJC

MARIANNA--Tickets for "Dancing on Common Ground," set for
Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., are
now available in the CJC Business Office.

Common Groundis
the final offering of the Chipola Artist series. The large ensemble of talented
Irish step-dancers, country-cloggers and American tap-dancers takes the audience
on a whirlwind dance tour, offering an exciting and contemporary look at these
three related forms of dance. Using Irish Step Dancing as its foundation, the
seamless integration of sensational tap dancing and clogging and strategically
placed vocals, “Dancing on Common Ground” tells the story of the Irish
immigration to America and their assimilation into its society in a way that
will never be forgotten.

The Series is funded through Chipola’s Performing Arts Fund and with
grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Southern Arts Federation,
the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, the Chipola Regional Arts Association,
corporate donors and through ticket sales.

Tickets--$12 for adults and $8 for ages 18 and under--are available in
the Chipola Business Office.

For season tickets, call the CJC Fine and Performing Arts Department at
718-2277.

Jan. 17, 2002

CHIPOLA
ANNOUNCES 2002-2003 ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

MARIANNA--Scholarship audition dates for music and theatre scholarships
at Chipola Junior College for the 2002-2003 school year have been announced by
Joan Stadsklev, Director of Fine and Performing Arts.

The audition dates are:Feb.
21, March 14, April 18 and May 9, 2002.

The Visual Art scholarship deadline for application, portfolio, letters
of recommendation and personal statement is April 18, 2002 to the Office of Fine
and Performing Arts.

High school graduates with acceptable academic records and music, theatre
and art aptitude who plan to pursue studies as music, theatre or art majors are
eligible to apply.

Scholarships in various amounts, up to full tuition and fees, are awarded
on the basis of talent and academic record.Students with financial need may seek additional assistance through the
college’s Office of Financial Aid and the CJC Foundation.

Applications may be obtained by phoning the Chipola Junior College Fine
and Performing Arts Department at 718-2277 or by visiting the college’s web
site at www.chipola.cc.fl.us and
clicking on Fine and Performing Arts.

Jan.
17, 2002

ANIMAL
CONTROL COURSE SET AT CJC

MARIANNA--Chipola Junior College will offer the 40-hour Animal Control
Course for Law Enforcement Officers March 4-8.

The course is also open to individuals who need animal control
certification for county and municipal agencies, as required by Florida Statute
828.27 (4)(a).

Classes will be taught in the Chipola Public Service/Criminal
Justice Department from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The course is approved by the Florida Animal Control Association. Cost is

$265.Pre-registration is required by Feb. 25.

For information, call Byron Quivey at (850) 718-2286.

Jan.
17, 2002

CHIPOLA
TO OFFER SHORT COURSES

MARIANNA—Chipola Junior College will offer a wide array of short
courses in various fields during the Spring Semester.

A number of computer classes
are scheduled, including: Word I,Jan. 28 and 29, Word II,Feb. 4 and 5, Excel I,Feb. 9 and again, Feb. 11 and 12, Excel
II,Feb. 18 and 19, Access I,Feb. 25 and 26, Access II,
March 4 and 5, PowerPoint I,March 11 and 12, PowerPoint
II,March 25 and 26, Internet
I,April 1 and 2, Internet II,April 8 and 9 and Introduction to
Computers, April 15 and 16 and again April 20.

A Workzone Traffic Control Advancedcourse will be offered Jan. 25 and 26, March 29 and 30 and April 26
and 27.A Workzone Traffic Control Intermediate class will meet Feb. 8 and 9,
March 8 and 9 and April 12 and 13.

Three motivational programs are scheduled. Who
Moved My Cheese?,will be
offered Jan. 29 and March 26.The Fish Philosophy will meet Feb. 26 and April 30. Best
Practices for Managers will meet Feb. 21 and April 25.

Sign Language I and Sign
Language II will begin classes Feb. 4.

Two Real Estate Sales courses will be offered.An evening course will begin Feb. 4, and a weekend course will begin Feb.
2.

Several writing courses are slated.Screenwriting
for the Movies will meet April 5.Writing
a Novel that Sells meets the morning of April 6. Short
Story & Novel Feedbackmeets
the afternoon of April 6. Creating a
Novel from Scratchwill meet
April 7.

Chipola has teamed up with EducationToGo,
to offer online courses from the comfort and convenience of home.For more information, visitwww.ed2go.com/chipola.

Element K On-Line Courses are currently available. A list of
courses is available at www.elementk.com.

For information about any of these non-credit courses, call the Office of
Continuing Education at 718-2395.

Jan.
17, 2002

UNIVERSITY
CENTER UPDATE

MARIANNA -- Registration for the Spring 2002 semester is
completed for the University Center @ Chipola. Dr. Kitty Myers said, "The
response has been great and the number of students enrolled in UC programs
continues to increase.Most
students are also enrolled in prerequisite classes at Chipola, which positively
impacts our enrollment."

Beginning this semester, UWF will deliver the Social Work program on our
campus.Due to financial issues,
FAMU cannot provide the program at this time.Dr. Bonnie Bedics, UWF Social Work Chair, will be available to students
in L400 every Monday this semester.Terri
Glass will be the part-time Program Coordinator, and will be available in L400
most afternoons.

"The Criminal Justice, Special/Elementary Education,
Interdisciplinary Information Technology, and Nursing bachelor programs, the
Educational Specialist and Doctorate programs in Curriculum and Instruction and
the Masters in Educational Leadership are developing beyond our original
expectations," said Myers. "We hope to add on-campus degrees in
Business Administration and Secondary School Education by Fall 2003.Other degrees will be considered as they are justified by student
demand."

To learn more about University Center programs, call 718-2260.

Jan. 17, 2002

CHIPOLA
ANNOUNCES 2002-2003 ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS

MARIANNA--Scholarship audition dates for music and theatre scholarships
at Chipola Junior College for the 2002-2003 school year have been announced by
Joan Stadsklev, Director of Fine and Performing Arts.

The audition dates are:Feb.
21, March 14, April 18 and May 9, 2002.

The Visual Art scholarship deadline for application, portfolio, letters
of recommendation and personal statement is April 18, 2002 to the Office of Fine
and Performing Arts.

High school graduates with acceptable academic records and music, theatre
and art aptitude who plan to pursue studies as music, theatre or art majors are
eligible to apply.

Scholarships in various amounts, up to full tuition and fees, are awarded
on the basis of talent and academic record.Students with financial need may seek additional assistance through the
college’s Office of Financial Aid and the CJC Foundation.

Applications may be obtained by phoning the Chipola Junior College Fine
and Performing Arts Department at 718-2277 or by visiting the college’s web
site at www.chipola.cc.fl.us and clicking on Fine and Performing Arts.

Jan.
24, 2002

CHIPOLA HOSTS TALLAHASSEE SATURDAY

MARIANNA--Chipola hosts Tallahassee on Saturday, Jan. 26. The Lady
Indians play at 5:30 p.m. The men's game begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Jan. 26 event is Calhoun/Liberty County Appreciation Night.
Residents of both counties will be admitted free to both games.

The Indians improved to 15-8 and 1-3 in the Panhandle Conference with a
big 86-66 win over Gulf Coast on Wednesday, Jan. 23. John Andrews led Chipola
with 20 points. Brandon Freeman scored 18. Kareem Johnson had 16. Dominique
Townes scored 11. David Hilton added 10. Chipola has beaten Gulf Coast 90 times
in 144 meetings.

The win was an important one for the Indians who have just eight
conference games remaining. The Indians will be out for revenge when they host
Tallahassee on Saturday, Jan. 26. Chipola lost the conference opener to TCC,
73-68. CJC head coach Ryan Cross said, "It was a game we let slip away. I
think our guys are very focused and ready. With a win over TCC, we'll be one
game behind TCC."

Several Indians are listed among the top performers on the FCCAA
Statistics Report. Brandon Freeman is number 13 in the state in scoring,
averaging 18.2 points per game. Freeman and Wayne Bransom are tied for seventh
in field goal percentage with identical .853 marks. Bransom also is eighth in
rebounds with 10.3 per game, and eighteenth in blocks with 1.1 per game.

Kareem Johnson is second statewide in field goal percentage at .662,
connecting on 100 of 151 attempts. Johnson is fifth in rebounds averaging 11.1
per contest. He also is tenth in blocked shots with 37 blocks in 20 games. David
Hilton is tenth on the assists list with 5.4 dishes per game.

The Lady Indians suffered a 76-41 loss to Gulf Coast on Wednesday to fall
to 11-9 overall and 2-3 in the conference. Kamika Collins led CJC with 18.
Rebecca Montz had 11. Sowo Varney added 8. The team scored an 83-60 win over
North Florida on Jan. 16.

Several special events are slated in the coming weeks. Jackson County
Night is Wednesday, Feb. 6. Washington County Night is Saturday, Feb. 16.
Homecoming 2002 is set for Feb. 23.

For the latest scores, call 718-2CJC.

Jan. 24, 2002

PHI
THETA KAPPA LEADERSHIP DAY IS WEDNESDAY

MARIANNA-- Some 250 high school juniors are expected
to attend the second annual Phi Theta Kappa Junior Leadership Conference on
Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the CJC Arts Center.

Students will participate in leadership-building
games and goal-setting workshops and will have lunch with area educational and
political leaders.Guest speakers
are Wendell Taylor, Jackson County Administrator, who will speak on leadership,
and John Alter, retired public relations executive, who will speak on community.

Jody Spooner, Chipola Phi Theta Kappa sponsor, said, “Phi Theta Kappa
is honored to host outstanding students from our area.I hope that students who participate in this year’s conference will be
able to take what they learn back to their schools and communities to make these
environments better places.”

MARIANNA—
Four students from Chipola Junior College's Automotive Technology
program recently passed the national Automotive Service Excellence Test (ASE).

The students are: Jody Toole of Graceville, Jacob Parish of Marianna,
Michael Lamb of Marianna, and Steven McArthur of Dothan, Ala.

The ASE exam is the nationally recognized industry standard for
automotive technicians.Most repair
facilities prefer ASE Certified Technicians and pay more for their services.

According to John Gardner, CJC Automotive Technology instructor,
"The ASE test is a benchmark for automotive technicians and is an
outstanding achievement for our students. Most technicians do not attempt the
ASE test before working in the automotive field and completing extensive
education."

The students' success also will help Chipola's Auto Tech program reach
its goal of becoming an ASE Certified Program. This designation assures
employers that rigorous standards and guidelines set by the industry are being
taught within a program.

Gardner says, "I am very proud of the hard work that our students
perform daily which affords them the opportunity of passing the ASE exam. With
excellent students and the support of our college administration, the Chipola
Automotive Technology program is second to none."

MARIANNA-The
Chipola Junior College Cheerleaders will host a Cheerleader Day Clinic for ages
6-12 Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Milton H. Johnson Health
Center.

The registration fee of $35
includes a T-shirt and insurance. Participants will be invited to cheer with the
Chipola cheerleaders at the CJC vs. Pensacola game on Wednesday, Feb. 6.Clinic participants will perform chants and dances that they learn at the
clinic.

MARIANNA--Juniors and seniors from 15 area high
schools will compete in the Twelfth Annual Throssell Literature and Language
Festival on Friday, Feb. 8, at Chipola Junior College.

Students will compete in seven contests. First,
second, third, and two honorable mention prizes will be awarded in each
category.

Participants in the Essay contest will have 90
minutes to prepare an essay on a topic from a list provided by the college.Essays will be judged on mechanics, form and content.

Students in the Speech contest will present a speech
prepared from a list of 10 topics provided prior to the contest.Speakers will be judged on content and delivery.

The President’s Reading Contest will test students
on mastery of books on a provided reading list.This year’s theme is “The Hero’s Journey.”Included on the reading list are Banks’ Continental
Drift, Homer’s The Odyssey,
Frazier’s Cold Mountain and
Edson’s Wit. A monetary award and
Presidential Medallion will be given to winner of this contest.

Participants in the Oral Interpretation contest will
present a dramatic presentation from a selected piece of literature.

The Grammar contest includes an objective examination
which will test students on all aspects of grammar, mechanics and usage.

Participants in the Literature contest will take a 75-item test covering
both American and English literature.

Students competing in the Humanities contest will be tested on art, art
history, architecture, music and world literature.

Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Dean of Instruction at CJC, said,
“We are looking forward to hosting our twelfth festival.It is always a pleasure to have area high school students on our campus
for a day of rigorous academic competition.”

For information on this event, call 718-2213.

Jan.
24, 2002

SINGERS
INVITED TO JOIN CJC CHORUS FOR HAYDN’S “CREATION”

MARIANNA--The Chamber Chorus of Chipola Junior College invites community
singers to perform in an upcoming presentation of Franz Joseph Haydn's “The
Creation.”

Rehearsals begin Monday, Jan. 28 and are scheduled on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. in Room 108 of the McLendon Fine Arts
Building.

The concert will be presented Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at the
First Presbyterian Church of Marianna.Dress
rehearsals are set for April 1 and 2 at the First Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Ed Lyon, the director, says, "The chorus is open to community
members who might wish to participate. It is not necessary to attend all
rehearsals, but chorus members are encouraged to attend as many as
possible." Scores are available for purchase at $4 each.

Prospective chorus members should call Dr. Lyon at 718-2221 to indicate
their interest and to get a copy of the rehearsal schedule.

Jan.
24, 2002

CHIPOLA
TO OFFER SHORT COURSES

MARIANNA—Chipola Junior College has scheduled a variety of short
courses.

The following computer courses meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Word
I, Jan. 28 and 29; Word II,
Feb. 4 and 5; Excel I, Feb. 11
and 12; Excel II, Feb.18 and 19;
and Access I,Feb.25 and 26.Introduction to Computerswill be offered Feb. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of each computer
class is $45.

MS Windows 2000 Network & Operating System Essentials will meet
Feb. 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and on Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.Cost is $29.

"Who Moved My Cheese?," a workshop based on the national
best-selling book, will be offered Jan. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Cost is $79.

Sign Language I will meet each Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4
through April 22. Sign Language II
will meet each Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 4 through April 22. The
cost of each class is $33.

Two Real Estate Sales courses are scheduled.An evening course will meet each Monday and Wednesday from 6
to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 through April 22. A weekend course will meet Saturdays from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 through March 9.The
cost of each course is $195.

A Customer Service Insurance
class will meet Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20.

Work Zone Traffic Control Intermediate Training will be offered
Feb. 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost
is $200.Work Zone Traffic Control Advanced Training will meet Feb. 22 and
23 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $400.

Chipola is one of the first colleges to produce the newly-released stage
version of the movie.The
Oscar-nominated score includes hits from the movie sound track that reached
number one and sold over 15 million copies.Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people,
guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

For CJC Theater information, call Charles
Sirmon at (850) 718-2227.

Jan. 24, 2002

Cutline: CJC Photo

WASTE
MANAGEMENT TO SPONSOR STATE TOURNEY--Waste
Management, Inc., recently presented $10,000 to the Chipola Appreciation Club in
support of the State Basketball Tournament to be held March 6-9 at CJC. Here,
Len Necaise (left), District Manager for Waste Management, presents the check to
Ronnie Myers (center) Appreciation Club president, and Dr. Gene Prough, State
Tournament Director. Waste Management has served as official corporate sponsor
of the tournament since 1996.

Jan.
31, 2002

THROSSELL LITERATURE/LANGUAGE
FESTIVAL IS FEB. 8 AT CJC

MARIANNA--Juniors and seniors from 15 area high
schools will compete in the Twelfth Annual Throssell Literature and Language
Festival on Friday, Feb. 8 at Chipola Junior College.

Students will compete in seven contests. First,
second, third and two honorable mention prizes will be awarded in each category.

Participants in the Essay contest will have 90
minutes to prepare an essay on a topic from a list provided by the college.Essays will be judged on mechanics, form and content.

Students in the Speech contest will present a speech
prepared from a list of 10 topics provided prior to the contest.Speakers will be judged on content and delivery.

The President’s Reading Contest will test students
on mastery of books on a provided reading list.This year’s theme is “The Hero’s Journey.”Included on the reading list are Banks’ Continental
Drift, Homer’s The Odyssey,
Frazier’s Cold Mountain and
Edson’s Wit. A monetary award and
Presidential Medallion will be given to the winner of this contest.

Participants in the Oral Interpretation contest will
present a dramatic presentation from a selected piece of literature.

The Grammar contest includes an objective examination
which will test students on all aspects of grammar, mechanics and usage.

Participants in the Literature contest will take a 75-item test covering
both American and English literature.

Students competing in the Humanities contest will be tested on art, art
history, architecture, music and world literature.

Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Dean of Instruction at CJC, said,
“We are looking forward to hosting our twelfth festival.It is always a pleasure to have area high school students on our campus
for a day of rigorous academic competition.”

For information on this event, call 718-2213.

Jan.
31, 2002

CIVIL
WAR LIVING HISTORY IS WEDNESDAY AT CJC

MARIANNA--Chipola Junior College will host the
Great Civil War Exposition and Living History Show on Wednesday, Feb. 6 in the
Arts Center.

This compelling presentation for schools in the twenty-first century
provides a balanced look at America’s struggle to survive in 1861. The show is
politically sensitive and addresses a student population ripe with diverse
ethnic backgrounds and histories.

Civil War Historian Steve Gipson leads the two-man cast. A veteran of
historical movies, Gipson has worked with PBS on Civil War related projects. His
30 years of research have uncovered fascinating facts and long-lost gems of
curious and forgotten lore that transport students and teachers back to the time
of President Lincoln.

Using a museum-quality set filled with Civil War relics, the show
presents both the Union and Confederate sides of this very human tragedy. The
show explores language, customs, folk, ethnic diversity and the everyday life of
the common soldier.

The Chipola Student Activity Fund is offering this production free to the
public.

For information, call Nancy Johnson at 718-2314.

Jan.
31, 2002

JACKSON
COUNTY NIGHT AT CJC BASKETBALL

MARIANNA--Jackson County Appreciation Night is Wednesday, Feb. 6 as
Chipola takes on Pensacola in a pair of conference games at the Milton H.
Johnson Health Center.

CJC president Dr. Dale O'Daniel invites all residents of Jackson County
to attend both games free of charge.

The Indians slipped to 16-8 and 2-4 in conference play following a 90-62
loss at Okaloosa-Walton on Jan. 30.The
Indians scored a big 84-64 home win over Tallahassee on Jan. 26. Kareem Johnson
led the Indians with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Dominique Townes scored 19.
Brandon Freeman had 14.Wayne
Bransom scored 13 points and pulled down 15 rebounds.

With six games remaining in men's league play, OW (5-1) is in first
place.TCC and PJC are tied for
second, both at (3-2). CJC is (2-4). Gulf Coast is (1-5).

The Lady Indians fell to
11-11 on the year and 2-5 in conference play following a 61-57 loss at OW on
Jan. 30. Rebecca Montz led Chipola with 15 points. Kamika Collins had 12 points.

The Lady Indians travel to
North Florida on Feb. 2. The Indians are idle Feb. 2.

With eight games remaining in the women's conference race, Gulf Coast
(8-0) is in first. OW is second at (5-2). PJC is third at (4-4). TCC (3-4) is
fourth. CJC is (2-5). NFL is (1-8).

Both CJC teams host Okaloosa-Walton for Washington County Appreciation
Night on Saturday, Feb. 16. Homecoming 2002 is set for Feb. 23.

For the latest scores, call 718-2CJC.

Jan. 31, 2002

CHIPOLA
BASEBALL SEASON IN FULL SWING

MARIANNA—The Chipola Indians baseball team hosts St. Petersburg College
in a three- day homestand beginning Friday, Feb. 1, with a single game at 3 p.m.
The Indians host St. Pete in a doubleheader Saturday, Feb. 2, beginning at Noon.
Due to construction of CJC's new field, the games will be played at the Marianna
High School field on Cavern's Road.

The Indians jumped out to a 1-0 start with a big 9-3 win at Lake City,
Jan. 27. Leading hitter was Russell Martin who went 2 for 3 with 2 solo homeruns.
Ricardo Nanita was 3 for 5 with 1 solo homer. Scott Wearne was 2 for 5, and Clay
Wehner was 2 for 3.

Winning pitcher was Kyle Pawelczyk (1-0) who went 3 innings, but was
taken out because of the pitch count. He allowed no hits and struck out 3.

A total of five pitchers saw action against Lake City, including TJ
Large, Tony Mandel, Chad Coffee and Les Hassen.

Head coach Jeff Johnson said, "We were very pleased with the way our
pitchers threw. We had 12 strikeouts today and allowed only 4 hits."

The Indians begin their defense of the Panhandle Conference title on
March 15 when they host Tallahassee. The 2001 Indians finished second in the
FCCAA State Baseball Championship, with a 43-16 record and a Panhandle
Conference Championship. Johnson has led the Indians to state three times in
five seasons at the helm of the CJC program.

For the latest scores, call the CJC Hotline at
718-2CJC, or visit the CJC web site at www.chipola.cc.fl.us.

Applicants must be Phi Theta Kappa advisors who demonstrate exceptional
knowledge of the current Honors Study Topic, “Directions and Dimensions of
Health: Choices in the Maze,” as well as academic excellence.

The Faculty Scholar Conference, sponsored in part by the National
Endowment for the Humanities, will be held at PTK's Center for Excellence in
Jackson, MS. Jan. 31 through Feb. 3. The Conference prepares Faculty Scholars to
serve as group facilitators at the PTK Honors Institute to be held at Furman
University in Greenville, SC, June 24-30.

Established in 1968, the Honors Institute features
internationally-recognized speakers, small group seminars, educational field
trips and student presentations.During this conference, Spooner and the other Faculty
Scholars will each lead 15 honor students in seminar discussions relating to the
Honors Study Topic.

Spooner
has served as an English instructor at CJC since 1997. He also taught English at
Sneads High School and served as dean of students at Exploration Summer Programs
in Boston.

A graduate of Sneads High, Spooner earned a Bachelor's degree in English
at Yale University and a master's degree in American Studies at Florida State
University.

Spooner also was
selected as a Faculty Scholar for the 2001 Phi Theta Kappa Honors Institute in
Atlanta.

Phi Theta Kappa, founded in 1918, serves 1,200 two-year colleges around
the world.The Society’s
operations are global in scope with chapters located in all 50 United States,
U.S. Territories, Canada, Germany and Japan.Nearly 1.5 million students have earned membership in Phi Theta Kappa
since its founding with more than 80,000 students inducted each year.

Jan.
31, 2002

CHIPOLA TO HOST EVENTS FOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS

MARIANNA--More than 1,000 area high school students are
expected to attend several major events at Chipola Junior College in the coming
weeks.

On Friday, Feb.
8, the Throssell Literature and
Language Festival will take place in the college’s Literature/Language
Building.Juniors and seniors from
15 high schools in Chipola’s district will compete in seven contests
including: Essay, Prepared Speech, Oral Interpretation, Grammar, Literature,
Humanities and the President’s Reading Contest.

Students from Chipola’s district and Gulf County will participate in
the Chipola Regional Science and
Engineering Fairon Feb.
14 and 15. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of the New Millenium.”There will be a junior division for middle school students and a senior
division for high school students.First,
second and third place prizes and special prizes will be awarded for each of the
14 categories in both divisions.Projects
will be judged on Thursday. The public is invited to an open house on Thursday
from 6 until 9 p.m. and again on Friday from 9 until 10 a.m.The awards ceremony will be from 10 a.m. to Noon.

On March 12,
the CJC Student Ambassadors will host student leaders from area high schools for
the Student AmbassadorLeadership Conference.Students
will participate in various workshops, including ones on the Chipola Honors
program and the CJC Foundation.Students
will also be treated to lunch and will participate in games and leadership
activities.

The 18th annual Chipola
Math Olympiad is planned for April
12.High school students will compete individually on written
exams in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus.There will also be a team Ciphering competition.

Dale O’Daniel, president of Chipola Junior College,
said, “Events such as these enhance our relationship with our high schools.We consistently see exceptional student performance at the events and
continue to see this performance once these students go on to become students at
Chipola.”

For more information on any of these events, call
526-2761.

Jan.
31, 2002

CHIPOLA
TO OFFER SHORT COURSES

MARIANNA—Chipola Junior College has scheduled a variety of short
courses.

The following computer courses will meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Word
II, Feb. 4 and 5; Excel I,
Feb. 11 and 12; Excel II, Feb.18
and 19; and Access I,Feb.25 and 26. Introduction to
Computerswill be offered Feb.
16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of each computer class is $45.

MS Windows 2000 Network & Operating System Essentials will meet
Feb. 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and on Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.Cost is $829.

Two Real Estate Sales courses are scheduled.An evening course will meet each Monday and Wednesday from 6
to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 through April 22. A weekend course will meet Saturdays from 7
a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 through March 9.The
cost of each course is $195.

Sign Language I will meet Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 4
through April 22. Sign Language II
will meet Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 4 through April 22.Cost of each class is $33.

A Customer Service Insurance
class will meet Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20.

Work Zone Traffic Control Intermediate Training will be offered
Feb. 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost
is $200.Work Zone Traffic Control Advanced Training will meet Feb. 22 and
23 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $400.

A Fiber Optics course will be offered Feb. 11 through 14 from 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m.The registration fee of
$1,100 includes books and materials.

ACPR class will meet
Feb. 12 and 14 from 5 to 9 p.m.Cost
is $34.

Ziglar Training Systems—Best Practices for Managers will be
offered Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Cost
is $99.

A Cake Decorating II workshop will meet Feb. 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Cost is $28.

The FISH Philosophy workshop will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on
Feb. 26.Cost is $79.

For information about any of these non-credit
courses, call the Office of Continuing Education at 718-2395.

Jan.
31, 2002

ANIMAL
CONTROL COURSE SET AT CJC

MARIANNA--Chipola Junior College will offer the 40-hour Animal Control
Course for Law Enforcement Officers March 4-8.

The course is also open to individuals who need animal control
certification for county and municipal agencies as required by Florida Statute
828.27 (4)(a).

Classes will be taught in the Chipola Public Service/Criminal
Justice Department from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The course is approved by the Florida Animal Control Association. Cost is
$265.Pre-registration is required by Feb. 25.

For information, call Byron Quivey at (850) 718-2286.

Jan.
31, 2002

CHIPOLA
MUSIC STUDENTS ATTEND STATE MEETING

MARIANNA--A number of Chipola Junior College music students recently
attended the annual Florida Community College Activities Association's Winter
Music Symposium hosted by Florida Southern College in Lakeland.

Community college music students from throughout the state participated
in a variety of musical opportunities including a Student Artist Competition,
master classes for all instruments, orchestra, jazz band, chorus, symphonic band
and concerts.Florida Southern
faculty served as clinicians and adjudicators.